USS George Eastman (YAG-39)
USS George Eastman (YAG-39), a "Liberty-type" cargo ship, was laid down under Maritime Commission contract on 24 March 1943 by Permanente Metals Corp., Yard 2, Richmond, California; launched on 20 April 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Ann Troutman; and delivered under charter from War Shipping Administration to Pacific-Atlantic Steamship Co., Vancouver, Washington, on 5 May 1943.
Read more about USS George Eastman (YAG-39): Merchant Cargo Carrier, Conversion To YAG-39, Supporting Atomic Testing in The Pacific, Project 112 and Project SHAD, Decommissioning, See Also, References
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